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Back in the News: Don Smiley’s Ever-Higher Salary
Back in the News

Don Smiley’s Ever-Higher Salary

His salary rose by $114,000, to more than $886,000, and the explanations keep getting thinner.

Newaukeean of the Week: Jackie Sitkowski
Newaukeean of the Week

Jackie Sitkowski

She works with Habitat Young Professionals and loves the city's unpretentiousness.

A Steady Rise to District Captain

A Steady Rise to District Captain

District Six Captain Diana Rowe is the face of a changing Milwaukee Police Department.

City People: Jen Ede
City People

Jen Ede

How a 29-year-old West Allis native became publisher of a new magazine.

Taverns: Hotel Metro’s Urbane Bar
Taverns

Hotel Metro’s Urbane Bar

Metro’s reinterpretation of Art Moderne creates a unique style.

Friday Photos: The North End Phase II
Friday Photos

The North End Phase II

From new buildings to riverwalk improvements, lots of changes are underway.

House Confidential: Mayor Barrett’s Modest Mansionette
House Confidential

Mayor Barrett’s Modest Mansionette

The home is reserved, restrained, dignified unto dull, not unlike its occupant.

Bike Czar: New Bike Trails Coming to Milwaukee
Bike Czar

New Bike Trails Coming to Milwaukee

Three Bridges Park and the extension of the KK bike trail will bring excitement -- and great biking opportunities -- to the city.

The New Burlesque Dancers

The New Burlesque Dancers

Milwaukee embraces a trend that’s more about women’s self-realization than show biz.

New Green Education School to Open

New Green Education School to Open

New MPS school, Milwaukee Environmental Sciences, is modeled on programs in more than 150 schools in 31 states.

Murphy’s Law: The Not-So Fiscally Conservative Governor
Murphy’s Law

The Not-So Fiscally Conservative Governor

Scott Walker hasn’t solved the state’s longterm fiscal deficit. He may actually make it worse.

Plenty of Horne: GOP Bill Gives Landlords Sweeping Rights
Plenty of Horne

GOP Bill Gives Landlords Sweeping Rights

Landlord-tenant rights will be rewritten by this bill, and not to the benefit of tenants.